Functional Characteristics of People with Cerebral Palsy in the Adult Age

Milićević, Milena and Potić, Srećko (2012) Functional Characteristics of People with Cerebral Palsy in the Adult Age. In: Cerebral palsy : a multidisciplinary and multidimensional approach: international thematic collection of papers. Association of Special Educators and Rehabilitators of Serbia ; University of East Sarajevo, Faculty of Medicine, Belgrade ; Foca, pp. 275-289. ISBN 978-86-84765-39-2

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Abstract

Cerebral palsy represents heterogeneous set of pathological symptoms that manifest clinically as motor disorders, and which are often associated with intellectual and sensory disabilities, as well as emotional, behavioral and communication problems. The aim of this paper is to systematize knowledge on adults with cerebral palsy and to identify problems caused by the aging process of this population. A description of the characteristics of their functioning during adulthood will be carried through a review of available literature. It can be concluded that adults with cerebral palsy are at an increased risk of secondary conditions as a result of primary motor disorders. Numerous problems in emotional, psychological and behavioral domain are registered. The decline in functional abilities and quality of life additionally reduce their independence, especially in activities of daily living, which further limits or precludes their inclusion in all aspects of social life. This imposes the need for reviewing and reorganizing the necessary professional support of special education and rehabilitation within the framework of a comprehensive, both multidimensional and multidisciplinary approach.

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